1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Kia Pride Wagon.
Because 1956 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2001 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 40 | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
